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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swindon:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swindon costing on average $122 (€98).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
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How to get from Leicester to Swindon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Swindon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 PM5h50Leicester1:35 AMSwindon$211One-way0 transfers
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- 7:45 PM5h50Leicester1:35 AMSwindon$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:45 PM5h50Leicester1:35 AMSwindon$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:00 AM6h00Leicester5:00 PMSwindon$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swindon:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swindon costing on average $122 (€98).
Other travel options to Swindon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Swindon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Swindon station (SWI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Swindon, Queen's Drive.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swindon by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Swindon by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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